Senior Financial Accountant

Tremendous opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join our Slough based team taking responsibility for the internal and external reporting of LPUK including oversight of the internal control environment.

Initially offered as a 12 Month Fixed Term contract whilst we integrate our two businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly and quarterly reporting and ensure completion as per deadline;

• Take ownership of the audit reporting process during the audit cycle to ensure completion in a timely manner;

• Take ownership of the balance sheet rec and general controls process to ensure balance sheet reconciliations and other controls are completed accurately and in a timely manner, regularly questioning balances and control outcomes with process owners, and raising key areas for the attention of management; and

• Take ownership of the Statutory Accounts preparation and audit thereof.

Desirable Education & Technical Ability

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA).

• Degree level in an Accountancy, Business or Statistics based subject or experience led equivalent.

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.

• Fluent in business English language, with excellent written and verbal 

• communication skills.

Desired Previous Work Experience

• Experience of working within Audit.

• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail – essential 

• Ability to think and take initiative with the confidence and initiative to challenge

• processes as required within remit.

What We Can Offer

Competitive salary between £55,000- £60,000

Generous contributory pension scheme 

25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 

Volunteering days to assist in charity work

Sustainability Initiatives 

Holiday buy / sell (subject to conditions)

Travel Insurance (cost associated)

Dental Insurance (cost associated)

Flexible working options available

Enhanced parental leave

Generous Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)

Cycle2work Scheme 

EV charging points, Car parking

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless! What’s the worst that can happen?!